Month: March 2013

After the massive disappointment that If I Stay ended up being for me, I was promised, PROMISED I would like Where She Went better. Well. Just like your promises about If I Stay, this sequel wasn’t able to live up to the hype. I apologize in advance for this disjointed review. I’m not sure when I’ve ever felt […]

This is a periodic discussion feature here at Snuggly Oranges about the many problems one can run into as a book nerd.#5. The Series PlagueI don’t know about you guys, but lately I’m quite overwhelmed by all the series in YA. The more I browse through Goodreads, the more I think, “Do stand alones even exist anymore?” Well, […]

This is a weekly meme, hosted at Breaking the Spine, spotlighting upcoming releases that we’re anticipating.Title: The Art of WishingAuthor: Lindsay RibarRelease Date: March 21st, 2013Publisher: Dial Books For Young Readers (Penguin)Series: The Art of Wishing (#1 of 3) Pages: 314 He can grant her wishes, but only she can save his life.Margo McKenna has a plan for just about everything, from […]

This is a meme from The Broke and the Bookish. For info about the topics and how to participate, click here.Top Ten Books At The TOP Of My Spring 2013 TBR List!Oooh, this is a good topic. It’ll get me to commit to reading these ten books in the next three months. Well actually, 12. This’ll work. Last […]

I blame the hype machine. Part of me wants to be really cynical right now and scream, “Keep your opinions to yourselves people!” But in truth, I think this is more of a case of “It’s not you, it’s me.” Don’t get me wrong, this is a good book, for sure. But it never made me gasp, cry, […]

This is a periodic discussion feature here at Snuggly Oranges about the many problems one can run into as a book nerd.#4. Social AwkwardnessThis week’s Book Nerd Problems is a bit more personal than the last ones. I’m not expecting everyone to relate to this one – man, I’m glad for you if you can’t. But I at […]

Writing this review may be one of the hardest things in the world because… how do you gush and still sound original when the whole rest of the world has read and loved this book? Their reviews are no doubt much more eloquent than mine. The solution? GIFS. Basically, the following is the result of reading this book: […]

This is a weekly meme, hosted at Breaking the Spine, spotlighting upcoming releases that we’re anticipating.Title: PoisonAuthor: Bridget ZinnRelease Date: March 12th, 2013Publisher: Disney HyperionPages: 288 Sixteen-year-old Kyra, a highly-skilled potions master, is the only one who knows her kingdom is on the verge of destruction—which means she’s the only one who can save it. Faced with no other choice, […]